Inclusion Specialist

2 months ago


Los Angeles, United States Crystal Stairs Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy


Head Start - Inclusion Specialist

The following job summary is for descriptive purposes only. Actual job descriptions and job title is subject to change


SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Disabilities & Mental Health Coordinator and in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, the Inclusion Specialist is responsible for ensuring that program services are provided to families with children with emotional/developmental needs. The Inclusion Specialist assists with assessing services and providing resources for both staff and families. This position works within an interdisciplinary team setting with other Head Start staff, using case-management protocols that integrate service areas, to address identified disability and mental health concerns for children.


RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Ensures that children receive necessary services offered both by the program and outside organizations
  2. Utilizes the identified Data Management System to track, monitor and follow-up on cases with identified concerns and for those children with Individualized Education Plans (IEP), receiving services or other diagnosed special need.
  3. Ensure that the Multi-Disciplinary Team Intervention Plan and/or strategies are being implemented and the progress is documented in the agencies electronic tracking system.
  4. Provides onsite observations and follow-up with identified children, as needed
  5. Monitors and tracks developmental and social emotional screenings and re-screenings and conducts necessary follow-up to ensure 45-day requirements and agency timelines are met.
  6. Coordinates with mental health professional to ensure mental health needs of children, family, and staff are met.
  7. Conducts or arranges for training for parents and staff in the areas of mental health and disabilities services to support children with special needs.
  8. Schedules mental health/disability meetings with parents to ensure they understand and are comfortable with the referral process.
  9. Assists with ensuring all regulatory requirements are met for the areas of mental health and disabilities. Ensures timely corrective action to any areas of concern.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in sociology, guidance and counseling, social work, or a related field preferred; relevant work experience in human services/social services or child development may be substituted for college level education.


EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years experience as a paraprofessional in a preschool, mental health, or social services agency. Two (2) years administrative, leadership and training supervisory experience is highly preferred.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance. Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment and must provide verification of a TB clearance at the time of employment. Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.


Total Package of Benefits

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency paid
  • 401k Matching Options
  • Flex Spending
  • Pre-paid Legal Services
  • Sick and Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Opportunity for Growth and Development
  • Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.


Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org


All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.



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